Zeke vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Greek Roman American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#746
Total SSA Count
343
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Darius Rank #746

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #746 for Darius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Darius more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Darius mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Zeke and Darius boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.

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